Isabella Liu: A rising star in design
- By Rory Howard
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Using old cultural images and art forms doesn't necessarily equal something that the majority admire. Certainly there is a market for such things, but young modern people want unique and bespoke looks.
"Unique and bespoke is a trend that is also becoming more prevalent for Chinese people looking for high-end jewellery," Liu concluded, but highlighted that cultural and artistic awareness is not a one way street.
It is true that large luxury brands have made mistakes in China with Chinese-themed designs. A large UK fashion house released a scarf in a Chinese fashion designed for Chinese people, yet the scarf was largely ridiculed.
In our conversation we touch on the topic of where it is best for a Chinese person to be when they are involved in design. Is it better to be in London or perhaps in Beijing or Shanghai?
Liu said that there have been generations of modern jewellery designers coming out of Europe, New York and even Tokyo. Beijing and Shanghai have their benefits but London is better for connecting with the international community.
This answer led to the question of whether or not Chinese designers are moving forward in global design. The answer was yes and no.
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